Overcontrol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overcontrol is a verb meaning (transitive) To control to too great a degree.
Meaning
(transitive) To control to too great a degree.
More Meanings
- Excessive control.
Example Sentences
After a stressful event, the histrionic patient often manifests swings from rigid overcontrol to uncontrolled intrusions and emotional repetition.
She’s not fancy or overcontrolled: she sounds relaxed but alert, and a slight nasal flatness in her voice humanizes her, makes her touch the ground.
Word Forms
- overcontrols
- overcontrolling
- overcontrolled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overhandle, overdirect, overgovern, overshow, overinfluence, overconcern.
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